The workshop was a success. Most participants entered with limited awareness of preprints, but the concept was well received and generated strong interest. The majority of attendees were u003cstrongu003eearly career researchers (ECRs)u003c/strongu003e, who immediately recognized the potential benefits of preprints for advancing their careers. This was especially notable among participants from u003cstrongu003ebiomedical fields such as medicine and nursingu003c/strongu003e, where publishing is often not prioritized and ECRs typically lack structured guidance on how to publish their work—whether in traditional journals or as preprints.u003cbru003eu003cbru003eParticipants demonstrated significant curiosity, actively engaging with facilitators and asking many thoughtful questions. Feedback gathered after the workshop highlighted a clear demand for u003cstrongu003emore similar activitiesu003c/strongu003e, particularly those tailored to specific institutions, research fields, or even laboratory groups. This suggests a growing appetite for training and support on preprints in Tanzania. We believe that u003cstrongu003eECRs can serve as drivers of changeu003c/strongu003e in the scholarly communication landscape.u003cbru003eu003cbru003eAs a direct outcome of the workshop, u003cstrongu003etwo preprints were publishedu003c/strongu003e (Mduda 2024; Yona et al. 2024). This was fewer than the expected number, as 10 participants had indicated that they had manuscripts ready for posting. Nevertheless, the workshop sparked the creation of a u003cstrongu003epreprints support groupu003c/strongu003e, where participants and other interested individuals continue to engage and receive guidance from ASAPbio fellows. This initiative is expected to sustain momentum and foster a supportive community around preprints in Tanzania.